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JVS Workshops: BTS - Ann Arbor Speedlites Workshop with Cheetah Boom & Cheetah Beauty Dish

May 28, 2010 – 11:41 am

JVS Speedlite Workshops

Here’s another BTS (behind the scenes) taken at the Ann Arbor Speedlites Workshop that was hosted by the wonderful Abby Rose Photo. The 1 Day Speedlites Workshop starts off slow with the basics of working with off-camera Speedlites and will have you shooting with three Speedlites by the days end.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, we’ll teach you new and exciting ways to make the most out of your Speedlites!

Tech data:
1 - Cheetah Stand Speed Pro Beauty Dish
1 - Cheetah Boom stand
2 - Manfrotto 5001B light stands
1 - Canon EOS 7D & Canon BG-E7 Battery Grip
1 - Canon 24-105 f/4 IS lens
3 - Canon 580EX II Speedlites powered by a Quantum Turbo SC’s
2 - 1/8″ HONL grid with a HONL speed straps

Our next stop is the Bay Area on June 29th! We have space available and would love to meet some California shooters! For more info and to register, please click here. Enjoy the long weekend! JVS

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JVS Workshops - Speedlites Workshop is headed to the San Francisco Bay Area on June 29th!

May 22, 2010 – 6:16 pm

JVS Speedlite Workshops Lighting PDF
The Speedlites Workshop is a long, 10+ hour day that will be jammed packed full of learning, eating, shooting and more eating:) By the end of the day you’ll be beyond excited about shooting with your Speedlites. You’ll learn to shape your Speedlites with grids, para reflectors, umbrella’s, snoots, gels, ring flashes and beauty dishes made specifically for Speedlites.

We’ll teach you the basics of working with one Speedlite, the importance of shaping with two Speedlites and finally…how to create dynamic images with three Speedlites!

This is a hands-on, working Workshop and we’ll have plenty of gear on hand for you to create with!

Included with tuition to the Workshop, you’ll receive a 30+ page PDF containing detailed lighting diagrams of everything you’ll shoot along with a gear list that includes every piece of gear you used!

We’ll even teach you how to light your next wedding / event reception!

Our next Speedlites Workshop starts on June 29th in Oakland, California and will be limited to 15 shooters. Ready to up your lighting game? If yes, head over to the Workshops website and click on “Register.” See ya’ soon in the Bay Area! JVS & Anne

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JVS Workshops: BTS - Denver Speedlites Workshop with RadioPopper PX’s & Cheetah Boom

May 21, 2010 – 5:47 pm

JVS Speedlites Workshop Denver

New to the blog are BTS (behind the scenes) images captured from Speedlite Workshops and my daily shooting. First off, notice San Francisco based shooter Meg Sexton (and her killer boots) as she rushes :) to give one of our Workshop models direction. Go Meg!

This image was snapped during a demo of “controlling and overpowering the sun with RadioPoppers.” Each Workshop shooter was taught the benefits of adding RadioPopper PX’s to their arsenal. The RP’s allow you to sync your Speedlites at any shutter speed. You might be asking yourself, so what? #1 RP’s allow you to shoot with your super fast L glass at 1.2 and control those backgrounds. #2 They give you the flexibility to overpower the sun by using high-speed sync. #3 RadioPopper PX’s are NOT line of site, go ahead, place those Speedlites wherever you want and maintain ETTL!

Tech data:
4 - RadioPopper PX Receivers for Canon
2 - RadioPopper PX Transmitters for Canon
4 - Canon 580EX II Speedlites
4 - Quantum Turbo SC’s
4 - Cheetah Boom Stands
4 - Photoflex Heavy Duty Swivel Mounts
1 - Canon EOS 7D & Canon BG-E7 Battery Grip
1 - Canon 24-105 f/4 IS lens
The final exposure for the top right image was 1/2000th @ f/5.6 @ 200 ASA.

Thanks for reading and we’d love to see you at one of our upcoming Speedlite Workshops! JVS

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JVS Portraits: IOTD - Canon EOS 7D + 580EX II + Orbis Ring Flash = Terran, Matthew & Ashlee

May 20, 2010 – 1:15 pm

JVS Denver Portrait Photographer

Tech data:
1 - Orbis Ring Flash Attachment Kit
1 - Canon 580EX II Speedlite powered by a Quantum Turbo SC
1 - Canon OC-E3 off camera shoe cord
1 - Canon EOS 7D & Canon BG-E7 Battery Grip
1 - Canon 24-105 f/4 IS lens

Interested in learning more about Speedlites? Live near Houston, San Francisco, DC or Kansas City? If yes, please visit the 1 Day Speedlites Workshop website and don’t forget to register! Thank you! JVS

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